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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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